WiPSO Survey - Introduction

Indicator 14:Percent of youth who are no longer in secondary school, had Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in effect at the time they left school, and were:

Enrolled in higher education within one year of leaving high school.

Enrolled in higher education or competitively employed within one year of leaving high school.

Enrolled in higher education or in some other postsecondary education or training program; or competitively employed or in some other employment within one year of leaving high school. (20 U.S.C. 1416(a)(3)(B))

The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) of 2004

IDEA requires the Wisconsin DPI to have in place a SPP that evaluates the State's efforts to implement the requirements and purposes of IDEA and describes how the State will improve performance. As part of the SPP, DPI, with stakeholder input, set measurable and rigorous targets for indicators established by OSEP under the priority areas.

Wisconsin's State Performance Plan

The State Performance Plan (SPP) represents the Department of Public Instruction's (DPI) plan for improving outcomes of children with disabilities in Wisconsin. The SPP also supports the goals of State Superintendent Tony Evers's Every Child College and Career Ready. Efforts must be aligned so our students benefit from both college and career preparation, learning the skills and knowledge necessary to be contributing members of our communities.

In accordance with OSEP State Performance Plan (SPP) requirements, Indicator 14 helps describe the further education and competitive employment experiences of youth with disabilities as they transition from high school to adult life.